Pope Francis' Farewell and the Search for His Successor
Thousands of dedicated followers have been attending the flaming church for the pope's funeral service.
Bid farewell to Pope Francis as his body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica from April 23-25, 2025, allowing the faithful to pay their respects. The funeral service will be held on April 26, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. local time, followed by burial at St. Mary Major Basilica, marking the beginning of a nine-day mourning period.
During these days, the College of Cardinals will hold meetings (General Congregations) to discuss Church needs and prepare for the conclave to elect his successor. The conclave will take place in the Sistine Chapel, where only cardinals under the age of 80 can vote to elect the new pope, requiring a two-thirds majority.
In the meantime, the cardinals will deliberate and discuss the needs of the Church before focusing on electing a new pope. The conclave is expected to begin 15 to 20 days after the pope's passing, with the exact date to be decided later by the cardinals.
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- The College of Cardinals will initiate meetings dubbed General Congregations, beginning immediately after Pope Francis' passing, to discuss Church needs prior to focusing on electing his successor in the Sistine Chapel.
- The process of electing a new pope necessitates that only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote and a two-thirds majority is required for election.
- Vaticano will see a period of increased polarization in the general news as the world awaits the announcement of Pope Francis' successor following his passing and the subsequent conclave.
- In sports coverage, the tranquil atmosphere usually found within the Vatican may experience a momentary disruption due to the international attention focused on the commencement of the conclave process, scheduled for mid-2025.
